Monique's Classical Coaching

RAD Ballet Exams 2026 🩰

Behind every exam is months of dedication, early mornings, late nights, sore muscles, self-doubt, determination, and countless hours of hard work.

I see the sacrifices you make. I see you balancing school, work, running businesses, raising families, and everything else life throws at you, yet you still show up week after week, giving your absolute best. That commitment is something to be incredibly proud of.

A very special congratulations to Marika on completing her Advanced 2 exam (and being my first advanced 2 student 🥹). What an incredible achievement! This has been such a journey, and through every challenge and every change, you’ve continued to prove to yourself just how capable you are. Advanced 2 is no easy feat, but you did it and you looked absolutely stunning doing it.

I am beyond proud of you and so grateful to have been part of your journey. I can’t wait to see where life and dance take you next. Never stop believing in yourself, because you truly can achieve anything you set your mind to.

To every student who walked through those exam doors over the past two days, congratulations. No matter the result, you’ve already accomplished something to be proud of.

Miss Mon x

Amazing finish Marika 🤍

DS041.2 16 Lyrical Solo
Proudly Sponsored by Complete Health Pharmacy
🥇Marika Zarzecki
🥈Isla Cristaudo
🥉Emilia Adam
HC Lili Sayers, Imogen Armstrong

Marika and Ava danced beautifully in the Classical Championship this morning 🩰

DC002 13yrs & Over Classical Championship Solo
Trophies proudly sponsored by Beatrice Arnold
Cash Bursary proudly Sponsored by J&A's Quality Concreting Pty Ltd
🏆1st Maroka Zarzecki
🏆2nd Demi Minns
🏆Ava Barnard
🏆HC Ruby Deguara

Beautiful Marika 💜

DS011 - 16yrs and Over Classical Solo
Proudly Sponsored by Explore Property Burdekin
🥇Demi Minns
🥈Marika Zarzecki
🥉Adysen Ruddick
⭐️ Grace Taylor

Congratulations Marika 🤍🍪

16 yrs & Over Demi-Character Solo
Proudly sponsored by Hudson Welding
🏆Demi Minns
🥈Marika Zarzecki
🥉Imogen Armstrong
HC Sophie Jenkins

Marika off to an amazing start with a new piece by Cobie Creative Edge Dance Studio ❤️

DS049.2 16yrs Contemporary Solo
Proudly Sponsored by Burdekin Printers
🥇Maroka Zarzecki
🥈Ella Richards
🥉Imogen Armstrong
HC Lili Sayers, Isla Cristaudo

Well done Ava!

DS017 13yrs Demi Character Solo
Proudly Sponsored by Burdekin Shire Council
🥇Owen Reed
🥈Peyton Prothero
🥉Layla Ward
HC Ava Barnard, Zoe Early, Abbie Grace Court

Wonderful work Ava!

13 yrs Contemporary Solo
Proudly sponsored by Burdekin Plaza Pharmacy
🏆Peyton Prothero
🥈Owen Reed
🥉Ava Barnard
HC Abbie Grace Court, Zoe Early

Congratulations Ava 💙 - a brand new solo from the amazing Cobie Buchholz Creative Edge Dance Studio

DS038 13yrs Lyrical Solo
Proudly sponsored by Tiroana Meditation & Yoga
🥇Peyton Prothero
🥈Abbie Grace Court
🥉Zoe Early
HC Ava Barnard

So proud of Marika, who spent her second week of school holidays in Brisbane rehearsing and performing Rorschach with RB Corp.

What an incredible experience. Once again stepping outside her comfort zone, challenging herself, and growing as a dancer. To see such a talented group of young performers come together and create something so powerful in just one week was truly special.

It was an absolute pleasure to watch Riley and the entire team in action. Thank you for providing such a valuable and inspiring opportunity for these amazing young dancers. 🖤